What to Expect

A cozy and rustic setting (in other words, inexpensive and "no frills")

Simple, comfortable accommodations at the Lost River Barn (see below)

A pot luck approach to meals. Each guest takes a turn cooking for the group.

A shared room with a friendly fellow cyclist

Accommodation and Meals

We will be staying at the Lost River Barn in Mathias, WV. Mathias is just 4.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh and 2.5 hours from Washington, DC.

The barn has 20 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 whirlpool tubs, a fully stocked bike repair area, a stage for music performances, cable TV, a large selection of DVDs, a large kitchen and dining room table and a gas fireplace. There is also an outdoor fire pit that can be used if the weather is nice enough. More information on the Lost River Barn.

Camp participants will be asked to help make one meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Snacks). A specific date and time will be assigned to you after registration. The barn is equipped with a kitchen and includes most basic cooking tools and basic pantry items (e.g. salt, sugar, olive oil). You are welcome to bring your own food for the meal or make use of the local supermarket after arrival.

Riding Environment

Each day we will start out together and separate into smaller groups based on ability and training needs. If there isn't too much moisture on the ground, some rides may include dirt/gravel sections. Weather is somewhat unpredictable this time of year, but the average high for March is 52 (F) and the average low is 27 (F). Depending on weather conditions we may delay or alter rides. The camp will not be cancelled as long as road conditions are safe for riding.

Sample Ride Schedule

Standard camp participants who want to get in a little more riding, can come as early as Thursday afternoon, although there will not be an organized ride (i.e. with coaches) on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

Thursday, 3:30 PM: 1.5-2 hour "Shakedown ride"

Friday, 3:30 PM: 2 hour ride with 1-2 major climbs

Saturday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sunday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Cost

Standard Camp: $275/person

Extended Camp: $425/person

Registration

Early registration is encouraged. Space is limited at Lost River Barn and the camp usually reaches capacity. To secure your spot, a non-refundable 50% deposit is required. Final payments are due on March 1st.

Philly's 12 hardest hills! This ride will leave from Cadence Cycling & Multisport at 9 AM on Saturday, November 11th. We will ride very easy from hill to hill, blowing a whistle at the bottom of each climb and racing to the top. We will have an informal points tally with each rider keeping track of his/her own points and points going to the top 5 up each climb (5-4-3-2-1 points). Riders must make it up each climb without putting a foot down to be eligible for points. At the top of each climb, we will wait until all riders have reached the top before heading to the next hill. A link to the route can be found here. All riders are welcome!

This year's event will be co-sponsored by Colin Sandberg and Cadence Cycling & Multisport.

If you are looking for a few days of intense climbing at the start of the season, sign up for this year’s climbing camp. We will be staying at the Lost River Barn in Mathias, WV. Mathias is just 4.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh and 2.5 hours from Washington, DC.

This is an inexpensive “no frills” training camp. Accommodations are comfortable, but the Lost River Barn is not a luxury hotel. If you sign up, expect to have at least one roommate. The barn has 20 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 whirlpool tubs, a fully stocked bike repair area, a stage for music performances, cable TV, a large selection of DVDs, a large kitchen and dining room table and a gas fireplace. There is also an outdoor fire pit that can be used if the weather is nice enough. For more information on the Lost River Barn, www.lostriverbarn.com.

Rides will be 50-80 miles per day with a lot of climbing. Each day we will start out together and separate into smaller groups based on ability and training needs. All levels of riders are welcome, but all riders should be comfortable riding for at least 3 hours with a lot of climbing. If there isn't too much moisture on the ground, some rides may include dirt/gravel sections. Weather is somewhat unpredictable this time of year, but the average high for March is 52 (F) and the average low is 27 (F). Depending on weather conditions we may delay or alter rides. The camp will happen as long as road conditions are safe for riding. No refunds unless the camp is cancelled.

If you want to get in a little more riding, you can come as early as Thursday afternoon, although there will not be an organized ride (i.e. with coaches) on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

Sample ride schedule:

Thursday, 3:30 PM: 1.5-2 hour "Shakedown ride"

Friday, 3:30 PM: 2 hour ride with 1-2 major climbs

Saturday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sunday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sign up soon because spots are limited. If you have any questions or you would like to sign up, please contact Colin Sandberg at colin@backboneperformance or call at (330) 647-3977.

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:00 pm on wednesdays and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Wahoo kicker & Wahoo Snap will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 16 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Philly's 12 hardest hills! This ride will leave from Cadence Cycling & Multisport at 9 AM on Saturday, November 12th. We will ride very easy from hill to hill, blowing a whistle at the bottom of each climb and racing to the top. We will have an informal points tally with each rider keeping track of his/her own points and points going to the top 5 up each climb (5-4-3-2-1 points). Riders must make it up each climb without putting a foot down to be eligible for points. At the top of each climb, we will wait until all riders have reached the top before heading to the next hill. A link to the route can be found here. All riders are welcome!

This year's event will be co-sponsored by Colin Sandberg and Cadence Cycling & Multisport.

If you are looking for a few days of intense climbing at the start of the season, sign up for this year’s climbing camp. We will be staying at the Lost River Barn in Mathias, WV. Mathias is just 4.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh and 2.5 hours from Washington, DC.

This is an inexpensive “no frills” training camp. Accommodations are comfortable, but the Lost River Barn is not a luxury hotel. If you sign up, expect to have at least one roommate. The barn has 20 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 whirlpool tubs, a fully stocked bike repair area, a stage for music performances, cable TV, a large selection of DVDs, a large kitchen and dining room table and a gas fireplace. There is also an outdoor fire pit that can be used if the weather is nice enough. For more information on the Lost River Barn, www.lostriverbarn.com.

Rides will be 50-80 miles per day with a lot of climbing. Each day we will start out together and separate into smaller groups based on ability and training needs. All levels of riders are welcome, but all riders should be comfortable riding for at least 3 hours. If there isn't too much moisture on the ground, some rides may include dirt/gravel sections. Weather is somewhat unpredictable this time of year, but the average high for March is 52 (F) and the average low is 27 (F). Depending on weather conditions we may delay or alter rides. The camp will happen as long as road conditions are safe for riding. No refunds unless the camp is cancelled.

If you want to get in a little more riding, you can come as early as Thursday afternoon, although there will not be an organized ride (i.e. with coaches) on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

Sample ride schedule:

Thursday, 3:30 PM: 1.5-2 hour "Shakedown ride"

Friday, 3:30 PM: 2 hour ride with 1-2 major climbs

Saturday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sunday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sign up soon because spots are limited. If you have any questions or you would like to sign up, please contact Colin Sandberg at colin@backboneperformance or call at (330) 647-3977.

Philly's 12 hardest hills! This ride will leave from Cadence Cycling & Multisport at 9 AM on Saturday, November 14th. We will ride very easy from hill to hill, blowing a whistle at the bottom of each climb and racing to the top. We will have an informal points tally with each rider keeping track of his/her own points and points going to the top 5 up each climb (5-4-3-2-1 points). Riders must make it up each climb without putting a foot down to be eligible for points. At the top of each climb, we will wait until all riders have reached the top before heading to the next hill. A link to the route can be found here. All riders are welcome!

This year's event will be co-sponsored by Colin Sandberg and Cadence Cycling & Multisport.

If you are looking for a few days of intense climbing at the start of the season, sign up for this year’s climbing camp. We will be staying at the Lost River Barn in Mathias, WV. Mathias is just 4.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh and 2.5 hours from Washington, DC.

This is an inexpensive “no frills” training camp. Accommodations are comfortable, but the Lost River Barn is not a luxury hotel. If you sign up, expect to have at least one roommate. The barn has 20 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 whirlpool tubs, a fully stocked bike repair area, a stage for music performances, cable TV, a large selection of DVDs, a large kitchen and dining room table and a gas fireplace. There is also an outdoor fire pit that can be used if the weather is nice enough. For more information on the Lost River Barn, www.lostriverbarn.com.

Rides will be 50-80 miles per day with a lot of climbing. Each day we will start out together and separate into smaller groups based on ability and training needs. All levels of riders are welcome, but all riders should be comfortable riding for at least 3 hours. If there isn't too much moisture on the ground, some rides may include dirt/gravel sections. Weather is somewhat unpredictable this time of year, but the average high for March is 52 (F) and the average low is 27 (F). Depending on weather conditions we may delay or alter rides. The camp will happen as long as road conditions are safe for riding. No refunds unless the camp is cancelled.

If you want to get in a little more riding, you can come as early as Thursday afternoon, although there will not be an organized ride (i.e. with coaches) on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

Sample ride schedule:

Friday, 3:30 PM: 1.5-2 hour "Shakedown ride"

Saturday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sunday, 10 AM: 3 hour or 5 hour hilly ride (there will be a "turnback point" where riders can choose either longer or shorter route)

Sign up soon because spots are limited. If you have any questions or you would like to sign up, please contact Colin Sandberg at colin@backboneperformance or call at (330) 647-3977.

Philly's 12 hardest hills! This ride will leave from Cadence Cycling & Multisport at 9 AM on Saturday, November 15th. We will ride very easy from hill to hill, blowing a whistle at the bottom of each climb and racing to the top. We will have an informal points tally with each rider keeping track of his/her own points and points going to the top 5 up each climb (5-4-3-2-1 points). Riders must make it up each climb without putting a foot down to be eligible for points. At the top of each climb, we will wait until all riders have reached the top before heading to the next hill. A link to the route can be found here. All riders are welcome!

This year's event will be co-sponsored by Colin Sandberg and Cadence Cycling & Multisport. Cadence will be providing pancakes and coffee after the ride.

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Indoor trainer session at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport. Generally, the focuses will be intensity, technique, steady state power, and explosive power. These classes are instructed by Colin at 6:30 AM and will usually last around an hour. All riders are to bring their bikes. Computrainer Lab Model trainers with Power (+/- 2.5% accuracy) will be supplied by Cadence in their State of the Art Training Studio. There is a 12 rider limit on these sessions. Newcomers are allowed one free session (notify Colin ahead of time). Call or email for more info: 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com

Outdoor Training Session - Meets at Cadence Cycling and Multi-sport (4323 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 and instructed on the bike by Colin. This session is free for Premium Athletes and discounted for Basic Athletes and Juniors. Newcomers are welcome for one free trial session. Limit of 12 athletes per session. Call or email Colin for more details 330-647-3977 colin@backboneperformance.com